Parent Association

Message from the PA President

Thank you to these parents/caregivers who have volunteered to make our school community strong and inclusive. We still have need of a Vice President so send us a message if you want to learn more. If you have questions about any role or how to get involved, please email us at spesoak.parent@gmail.com.

With a Spark,

Nikole Richardson and Sherri Burnett

Co-Presidents, St. Paul’s Episcopal School Parent Association

Parent Association General Meetings

• 6:30 - 8 p.m.• Lower School Library• All Parents/Caregivers Welcome• Look for topics to be covered in Wednesday Headlines the week of and preceding each meeting

Tuesday, 10/16/18

Wednesday, 11/14/18

Tuesday, 1/15/19

Wednesday, 3/13/19

Wednesday, 4/10/19

Tuesday, 5/14/19

PA Meeting Minutes

PA Committees

Standing CommitteesThe Parent Association relies on the work of many volunteers to implement its programs and events each year. Committees are formed each year, as needed, to support the goals and objectives for the year. Each committee is led by at least one chairperson and is made up of volunteers from the greater Parent Association body.

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The Fundraising Committee is a newly formed committee designed to expand our possibilities for raising needed funds at St. Paul’s. This committee directly supports the School’s commitment to remaining a diverse and inclusive school by contributing to tuition assistance and making all of the School’s programs accessible to all families. In addition to Amazon, Sports Basement, eScrips, Pizza Day, OakTown, and Book Fair, this committee will create new events and activities that promote community and raise important funds at the same time. For more information on joining this committee, please email committee chair, Shelly Cox at spesoak.fundraising@gmail.com.

The Parent Education Committee will help to select important topics for the enrichment of SPES parents and families. Along with the school administration, the Committee will seek out speakers, workshops and experiences that will help parents be better informed about contemporary issues in learning, child and adolescent development and how to better understand and support St. Paul’s curriculum goals. For more information, please email committee chairs: Laura Geist (lmgeist@hotmail.com), Melissa Hillier (mmhillier@yahoo.com), Jocelyn Rountree (jocelyn.rountree@gmail.com).

The Care Committee provides care and support to St. Paul’s families who are experiencing a time of need, and will also help organize efforts for the betterment of our School and Oakland Community - supporting our service learning mission. In its new iteration the Care Committee will also help organize events for staff appreciation and acknowledge successes and efforts in our school community. For more information, please email committee chairs: Lauran Weinmann (lauran@blankpagestudio.net) and Mona Shah (mona510@gmail.com).

Opportunities

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A place to meet and swap information, thoughts and ideas with the broader St. Paul’s community through not-so-traditional activities and gatherings. Our goal is to create spaces for robust connections to happen across grades to maximize opportunities for learning and growth while having fun. Every moment counts and every touch matters. Contacts: Joel McGill (joel.mcgill@gmail.com), Christian Hill (christianwhill@gmail.com)